2015 AUDI A5 Driver

Audi drive select
Audi drive select
Driving settings
Introduction
Applies to veh icles: w ith Audi drive select
Drive select provides the possibility to experience
d ifferent types of vehicle settings in one vehicle.
F or instance, using the three
Comfort, Auto and
Dynamic modes, the driver can switch from a
sporty to a comfortable driving mode with the press of a button.
Addit ionally, in vehicles with MM I*, the vehicle
setup for
Individual* mode can be customized by
you. This makes it possible to combine settings
such as a sporty engine tuning with comfortable
steering .
A WARNING
Improper use of the Audi drive select can
cause collisions, other acc idents and serious
personal injury.
Description
Applies to veh icles: w ith Audi dr ive select
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The vehicle setup in each mode depends on the
veh icle's features . However, the engine, automat­
ic transmission* and steering are always involved.
Engine and automatic transmission*
Depending on the mode, the engine and the au­
tomatic transmission respond quicker or in a
more balanced manner to accelerator pedal
movements. In the sporty dynamic mode, the au­
tomatic transmission shifts at higher RPMs.
Steering
The steering adapts in terms of steering effort
and steering ratios. Indirect steer ing that moves
easily, like the steering in comfort mode, is best
suited to long drives on a highway. In contrast,
dynamic mode provides sporty, direct stee ring.
The follow ing applies to vehicles with dynam ic
steer ing*: the steering ratio changes based on ve­
h icle speed in order to maintain optimum steer­
ing effort for the dr iver at all times. This sets the
s teer ing to be less sensitive at higher speeds in
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order to provide improved vehicle control. At re ­
duced speeds, however, steering is more direct in
order to keep the steer ing effort as m inima l as
possib le when the driver is maneuver ing the vehi­
cle. At low and average speeds, dynam ic steering
additionally provides more responsive steering
performance.
Adaptive dampers*
The adaptive dampers* use sensors to record in­
formation regarding steering movements, brak­ ing and acceleration operations by the driver,
road surface, driving speed, and load. This makes
i t possible to adapt damp ing to the driving situa­
tion virtually in real t ime . Drive select also makes
i t possible to sat isfy the desire fo r sporty suspen­
s ion (Dynamic) and comfortable suspension
(Comfo rt) without giving up ba lanced tuning (Au­
to).
Sport differential*
As a compone nt of the all whee l dr ive system
(quattro)
<> page 174, t he sport differential* dis­
tributes the driving power to the rear axle de­
pending on the situation. The distribution of
power varies depending on the mode selected.
The goal is a high level of agility and ability to ac­
ce lerate on curves. The vehicle is very responsive
to steering.
Audi adaptive cruise control*
The behavior when accelerating can be adjusted
from comfortable to sporty, depending on the drive select mode. Adaptive cruise control a lso
responds to the driving behavior of the vehicle
ahead in a more conservative or sporty manner.
Engine sound*
The sound of the engine is adapted to the select­
ed mode and ranges from subtle to sporty.
(D Tips
- In some models, the maximum vehicle
speed can only be reached in the
Auto and
Dynamic modes.
- For vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion, se lecting the
Dynamic mode results in 1111-

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sporty sh ifting charac ter istics . The 5 gear
position engages automatically.
- In vehicles that have dynamic steering*, op ­
erating noise is hea rd when starting or sto p­
p ing the engine . This does not indicate a
problem.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to vehicles: with Audi drive select
You con choose between Comfort , Auto , Dynam·
ic
and Individual * modes.
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F ig . 109 Ce nter co nso le : Con trol fo r A udi dri ve se lect
F ig. 110 MMI*: Audi drive se lect
Adjusting the Individual mode
Applies to vehicles: with MMI an d Aud i d rive select
Aud i drive select
.,. To set the mode, press the r.:i:.~ button
~ fig . 109 multip le times until the des ired
mode is displayed in the instrument cl uster . Or
.,. In the M MI*, se lect : ICARlfunction button>
Comfort , Auto , Dyn amic or Individual *.
In veh icles without the MMI*, the r:l:e'i button is
fo und underneath the shift/selector lever.
You can change the driving mode when the vehi ­
cle is stationary or while dr iving.
If traffic per­
mits, after c hanging modes, briefly take your
foot off the acce lerator pedal so that the recently
selected mode is also activated for t he engine
and transmission .
Comfort -provides a comfort-o riented veh icle
setup and is suited for long drives on highways.
Auto -provides an overall comfo rtable ye t dy ­
nam ic dr iving feel and is suited for every day use .
Dynamic -gives the driver a spor ty driving feel
and is suited to a sporty dr iv ing style.
Individual * -~ page 103 .
.&, WARNING
-Pay atte ntion to tra ffic when op era ti ng d rive
se lect to preven t pote ntial r is k of an a cci dent.
You con personally specify the vehicle setup in the MMI* .
.,. Se lect the ICAR I function bu tton > Set individu·
al
c o ntro l bu tton. Once yo u se lec t the me nu,
yo u will a utoma tical ly dr ive in the
individual
mode.
Systems Comfort
Engine/Transmi ssion
balan ced
Steering comfo rtable
Dynamic steering* comfor table/ indirect T
he equipment in you r vehicle will determine
wh ich se tt in gs y ou can adjust. The following ta­
ble p rov ides an overview of the charac teristics of
each driving mode.
Auto Dynamic
balanced sporty
balanced sporty
ba lanced/direct sporty/direct
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Parking Sy stem
_& WARNING
- Sensors have dead spaces in which objects
cannot be detected. Be especia lly alert for
small chi ldren and animals, s ince they are
not always detected by the sensors .
- The acoustic parking system is not a substi­
tute for the dr iver's own caution and alert­
ness. Ultimate respons ibility always remains
with the driver during parking and sim ila r
maneuvers. A lways watc h where yo u are
dr iv ing .
- You should always adjust the vo lume and
frequency of the warning tones so that yo u
can eas ily hea r the acoust ic distance wa rn­
ing even if the radio is playing, the air-co ndi­
ti oner blower is on High or there is a high
level of o utsid e noise.
- Chec k the settings w henever anyone e lse
has driven t he veh icle befo re you.
(D Note
- Remember t hat low o bstacles for wh ich a
warning has already been issued may "dive"
below the system 's sens ing zone if the vehi­
cle is being backed up close r. In this case,
the warn ing sound shutting off does
not in­
dicate that you have cleared the obstacle .
Instead, impact is imm inent.
- Objects such as trailer h itches, chains , nar­
r ow posts o r fences covered by a thin laye r
of pa int may n ot a lways be detec ted by t he
system. They can still damage you r veh icle
wi tho ut warn ing.
@ Tips
Keep the sens ors in the rear bumper clean
a nd free of sn ow and ice so tha t the acou stic
parking a ssi st system can f uncti on prope rly.
Adjusting the warning tones
Applies to vehicles: with park in g system (rea r)
The warning tones can be adjus ted in the MMI*.
• Select : I CARI function button > Parking syst em.
Or
• Se lect :
I CARI funct ion button > Car system s*
control button> Driver assi st > Parking aid .
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-Rear volume -rear sensor vo lume
- Rear frequency -rear senso r frequency
- Music volume while parking -when the pa rk-
ing sys tem is switched on, the vo lume of the
ac tive a udio source is lowered .
The newly ad justed value is briefly hea rd from
the sig nal ge nerato r. T he settings are a utomat i­
ca lly store d and assigned to the master key w ith
remo te con trol.
Rear parking system
with rearview camera
Introduction
Applies to vehicles: with parking system (rear, with rear view
camera)
Fi g. 1 11 Parkin g mode 1: reve rse park in g
Fi g. 11 2 Park in g mode 2: para ll el park ing
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Vehicles with the parking system are equipped
with a
rear view camera in addit ion to the aco us­
tic parking system.
You can choose between two modes to assist you
with parking. For examp le, you can use "parking
mode
l" when parking in a parking space or ga­
r age
c> fig . 111. When you want to park parallel
to t he edge of the st reet, select "park ing mod e
2" c::;;, fig . 112. ...

Parkin g Sys tem
-Dampen the lens with a househo ld alcoho l­
based glass cleaner, and clean the lens with a
dry cloth
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- Remove snow with a hand brush and ice pref­
erably with a de -icing spray
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A WARNING
- The parking aid cannot replace the driver's
attention. The dr iver alone is responsib le for
parking and s imilar driving maneuvers.
- Always keep your eyes on the veh icle's sur­
roundings, us ing the rear view m irror as
well.
- Do not a llow yourself to be distracted from
traff ic by the rear view camera pictures.
- If the posit ion and the installation ang le of
the camera has changed, for example, after
a rear end collision, do not continue to use
the system for safety reasons. Have it
checked by a qualified dealership.
(D Note
- Low obstacles already signaled by a warning
can d isappear from the system's detection
range as they are approached and will not
continue to be signa led. Objects such as
barrier chains, tra iler draw bars, thin paint­
ed vertical po les or fences may not be de­
tected by the sys tem, posing risk of dam­
age.
- Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the rear view camera lens -
danger of crack formation on the lens!
- When cleaning the lens, never use products
that are abrasive .
Switching on/off
A ppl ies to ve hicles: w ith pa rking system (rea r, w ith rea r view
c am era)
The rear view camera switches on automatically
together with the acoustic park assist when you
put the vehicle in reverse.
S w itch ing on
"' Put the vehicle in reverse gear, the acoustic
parking system w ith rear view camera is act ivat­
ed automat ically. Act ivat ion of the acoustic
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parking system is confirmed by a brief acknow l­
edgement sound.
Switching off
"' Dr ive faste r than 9 mph ( 15 km/h), or
"' take the vehicle out of reverse gear. The acous­
tic parking system is immed iate ly deactivated,
and the rear view camera picture is deactivated
automatically after a period of about 15 sec­
onds, or
"' sw itch
off the ignition.
The delay in deactivating the camera provides an uninterrupted view behind the vehicle especia lly
when maneuvering in t ight parking spaces and
prevents the picture from turn ing
off the every
time you shift out of reverse .
If the warning message appears in the display
but not the rear v iew camera p icture, read and
confirm the warning message. The acoustic dis­
tance signal is always active.
If you press a function button on the MMI contro l
console, the rear view camera p icture disappears.
The rear v iew camera picture reappears the next
time you park.
Further information on the warning message and
the MMI contro l conso le can be found in the MMI
instruct ion booklet.
A WARNING
- On ly use the rearv iew camera to assist you if
it shows a good, clea r picture. For example,
the image may be affected by the sun shin­
ing into the lens, dirt on the lens o r if there
is a de fec t.
- Use the rea rv iew camera only with the rear
lid completely closed. Make sure any objects
you may have moun ted o n the rear lid do
no t block the rearv iew camera .
@ Tips
-The rear view came ra p icture is available as
soon as the MMI Disp lay o r th e MMI is
switched on, or the start-up phase is com­
pleted.
- The sensors m ust be kept clean and free of
snow and ice for the park ass ist to operate.

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swings out more than the vehicle rear. Main­
tain plenty of distance from an obstacle so
that your outside mirror or a corner of your
vehicle does not co llide w ith any obstacles -
danger of accident!
The left or right orientation lines and surfaces
will be displayed, depending on the turn sig­
na l being used.
Adjusting the display and warning tones
Applies to vehicles: with parking system (rear, with rear view
camera)
The display and warning tones are adjusted in
the radio or MMI*.
~ Select: ICARI funct ion button> Parking system.
Or
~ Select: I CARI function button > Car systems*
control button > Driver assist> Parking aid.
Display
- Off -when the parking system is switched on,
only audible signals are g iven.
- On -when the pa rking system is switched on,
the p icture from the rear v iew camera is dis­
played.
Warning tones
- Rear volume -
rear sensor volume
-Rear frequency -rear sensor frequency
-Music volume while parking -when the park-
ing system is switched on, the volume of the
active audio source is lowered .
The new ly adjusted value is briefly heard from
the signa l generator. The settings are automati­
cally stored and assigned to the remote control
key .
A WARNING
- Always make sure that the volume and fre­
quency of the wa rning tones is adjusted so
that you can eas ily hear the acoust ic dis­
tance signal even if the radio is playing, the
air-conditioner blower is on High or there is
a high level of outside noise .
Parking System
-Check the settings whenever someone e lse
has driven the vehicle before you.
(D Tips
- The warn ing tones can also be adjus ted di­
rectly from the rear view camera image.
Simp ly press the Settings* contro l button .
- Changed settings are activated when park­ ing assist is switched on again.
Error messages
Applies to vehicles: with parking system (rear, with rear view
camera)
If a warning tone is audible for about five sec­
onds when you turn on the ignition , there is a
malfunction in the system. Have the problem cor­
rected by your authorized Audi dealer.
Keep the sensors in the rear bumper clean and
free from ice so that the acoustic park assist sys­
tem can function properly .
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Driving safety
Driving safety
Basics
Safe driving habits
Please remember -safe ty first!
This chapter contains important information,
tips, instructions and warnings that you need to
read and observe for your own safety, the safety
of your passengers and others. We have summar­ ized here what you need to know about safety
belts, airbags, child restraints as well as child
safety. Your safety is for us
priority number 1. Al­
ways observe the information and warnings in
this section - for your own safety as well as that
of your passengers .
The information in this section applies to all
model versions of your vehicle . Some of the fea­
tures described in this sections may be standard
equipment on some models, or may be optional
equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask
your authorized Audi dealer.
A WARNING
- Always make sure that you follow the in­
structions and heed the WARNINGS in this
Manual.
It is in your interest and in the in­
terest of your passengers.
- Always keep the complete Owner's Litera­
ture in your Audi when you lend or sell your
vehicle so that this important information
will always be available to the driver and
passengers.
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- Always keep the Owner's literature handy so
that you can find it easily if you have ques­
tions .
Safety equipment
The safety features are part of the occupant re­
straint system and work together to help reduce
the risk of injury in a wide variety of occident sit­
uations.
Your safety and the safety of your passengers
should not be left to chance. Advances in tech­
nology have made a variety of features available
to help reduce the risk of injury in an accident.
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The following is a list of just a few of the safety
features in your Audi:
-sophisticated safety belts for driver and all pas-
senger seating positions,
- belt force limiters for the front seats,
- belt pretensioners for the seats,
- head restraints for each seating position,
- front airbags,
- side airbags in the front seats,
- side curtain airbags,
- special LATCH anchorages for child restraints,
- adjustable steering column.
T hese individual safety features, can work to­
gether as a system to help protect you and your
passengers in a wide range of accidents . These
features cannot work as a system if they are not
always correctly adjusted and correctly used.
Safety is everybody's responsibility!
Important things to do before driving
Safety is everybody's job! Vehicle and occupant
safety always depends on the informed and care­
ful driver.
For your safety and the safety of your passen­
gers,
before driving always:
.,. Make sure that all lights and signals are operat­
ing correctly .
.,. Make sure that the tire pressure is correct.
.,. Make sure that all windows are clean and afford
good visibility to the outside .
.,. Secure all luggage and other items carefully
Q page 60.
.,. Make sure that nothing can interfere with the
pedals .
.,. Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors
correctly for your height.
.,. Instruct rear seat passengers to adjust the
head restraints according to their height.
.,. Make sure to use the right child restraint cor­
rectly to protect ch ildren
c> page 151 , Child
safety .
.,. Sit properly in your seat and make sure that
your passengers do the same
Q page 54, Seats
and storage.

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.. Fasten your safety belt and wear it properly. Al­
so instruct your passengers to fasten their safe ­
ty belts properly
¢ page 121.
What impairs driving safety?
Safe driving is directly related to the condition of
the vehicle, the driver as well as the driver's abili­
ty to concentrate on the road without being dis ­
tracted .
The driver is responsible for the safety of the ve ­
hicle and all of its occupants. If your ability to
drive is impaired, safety risks for everybody in the
veh icle increase and you also become a hazard to
everyone else on the road ¢.&, .Therefore:
.. Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers
or by using a cellular te lephone .
.. NEVER drive when your driv ing ability is im­
paired (by medicat ions, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
.. Observe all traffic laws, rules of the road and
speed limits and plain common sense .
.. ALWAYS adjust you r speed to road, traff ic and
weather cond itions .
.. Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive
for more than two hours at a stretch .
.. Do NOT drive when you are tired , under pres­
sure or when you are stressed.
A WARNING
Impaired driving safety increases the risk of
ser ious personal injury and death whenever a
vehicle is being used.
Driving safety
Correct passenger
seating positions
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is important
for safe, relaxed driving.
Fig. 119 Correct se ating position
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend
that you adjust the driver's seat to the following pos ition:
.. Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily
push the pedals all the way to the floor while
keeping your knee(s) slightly bent¢.&, .
.,. Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in
an upright position so that your back comes in
fu ll contact wi th it when you dr ive.
.. Adjust the steer ing wheel so that there is a dis­
tance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the
steering whee l and your breast bone
¢fig. 119 .
If not possible, see your authorized A udi dealer
about adaptive equipment.
.. Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering
wheel and airbag cover points at your chest and
not at your face .
.,. Grasp the top of the steer ing wheel with your
elbow(s) slightly bent.
.. App lies to veh icles w ith adjustable head re­
s tra ints: Adjust the head restraint so the upper
edge is as even as possible with the top of your
head . If that is not possible , try to adjust the
head restraint so that it is as close to this posi­
tion as possible.
.. Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
¢page 124.
.,. Always keep both feet in the footwell so that
you are in control of the vehicle at all times.
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Driving safety
For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
¢ page 55.
A WARNING
Drivers who are unbelted, out of position or
too close to the airbag can be seriously in­
jured by an airbag as it unfolds. To help re­ duce the risk of serious personal injury:
- Always adjust the driver's seat and the
steering wheel so that there are at least
10 inches (25 cm) between your breastbone
and the steering wheel.
- Always hold the steering wheel on the out ­
side of the steering wheel rim with your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi­
tions to help reduce the risk of personal in­
jury if the driver's airbag inflates .
- Never hold the steering wheel at the
12 o'clock position or with your hands at
other positions inside the steering wheel
rim or on the steering wheel hub . Holding
the steering wheel the wrong way can cause
serious injuries to the hands, arms and head
if the driver's airbag deploys.
- Pointing the steering wheel toward your
face decreases the ability of the supplemen­
tal driver's airbag to protect you in a colli­
sion.
- Always sit in an upright position and never
lean against or place any part of your body
too close to the area where the airbags are located .
- Before driving, always adjust the front seats
and head restraints properly and make sure
that all passengers are properly restrained.
- Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is
moving . Your seat may move unexpectedly
and you could lose control of the vehicle.
- Never drive with the backrest reclined or
tilted far back! The farther the backrests are
tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due
to incorrect positioning of the safety belt and improper seating position.
- Children must always ride in child safety
seats
¢page 151. Special precautions ap­
ply when installing a child safety seat on the
front passenger seat¢
page 129 .
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Proper seating position for the front
passenger
The proper front passenger seating position is
important for safe, relaxed driving.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend
that you adjust the seat for the front passenger
to the following position :
.,. Move the front passenger seat back as far as
possible . There must be a minimum of 10 in­
ches (25 cm) between the breastbone and the
instrument panel¢,&. .
.,. Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in
an upright position and your back comes in full
contact with it whenever the vehicle is moving.
.,. Applies to vehicles with adjustable head re­
straints: Adjust the head restraint so the upper
edge is as even as possible with the top of your head. If that is not possible, try to adjust the
head restraint so that it is as close to this posi­
tion as possible .
.,. Keep both feet flat on the floor in front of the
front passenger seat.
.,. Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
¢ page 124.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
front passenger's seat, see ¢
page 54.
A WARNING
Front seat passengers who are unbelted, out
of position or too close to the airbag can be
seriously injured or killed by the airbag as it
unfolds . To help reduce the risk of serious per­
sonal injury :
- Passengers must always sit in an upright po­ sition and never lean against or place any
pa rt of their body too close to the area
where the airbags are located.
- Passengers who are unbelted, out of posi­
tion or too close to the airbag can be seri­
ously injured by an airbag as it unfolds with
great force in the blink of an eye .
-Always make sure that there are at least 10
inches (25 cm) between the front passen­
ger's breastbone and the instrument panel.